Burlington, IA Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Burlington, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 80-mile quick runs to 297-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Burlington, IA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
296.6 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 37m
Davenport, IA
Plan Around Burlington, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burlington, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burlington, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burlington, IA
Driving from Burlington, IA
Expect an average of 157 miles and about 3h 5m behind the wheel when leaving Burlington, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 297 miles (5h 39m), while the shortest is just 80 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Burlington, IA include Council Bluffs, IA (296.6 mi, 5h 39m), Ankeny, IA (174.6 mi, 3h 27m), Waterloo, IA (156.1 mi, 3h 1m), Dubuque, IA (152.5 mi, 3h 2m), and Bettendorf, IA (83.2 mi, 1h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 157-mile trip from Burlington, IA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Burlington, IA and 6 routes heading into Burlington, IA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 80 to 297 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burlington, IA covers 297 miles and takes approximately 5h 39m. Shorter options start at just 80 miles.
The average route from Burlington, IA runs about 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 157-mile trip from Burlington, IA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Burlington, IA include Council Bluffs, IA, Ankeny, IA, Waterloo, IA and Dubuque, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Burlington, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
23,800
Median Income
$55,274
Median Home Value
$115,800
Median Age
42.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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